Warming Alters Prey Density and Biological Control in Conventional and Organic Agricultural Systems
January 1, 2017
13 pages
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In a study comparing organic and conventional farming, researchers found that organic fields had similar aphid abundances to conventional fields under ambient conditions. However, when the enclosures were warmed, aphids were significantly more abundant and predator abundance was reduced in conventional fields. Overall, the study suggests that organic systems may better maintain biological control as global temperatures rise.
Organization:
Integrative and Comparative Biology
Authors:
Murrell and Barton
Categories & Tags
- Field Crops
- Journal Article
- Midwest, Upper Midwest, Wisconsin
- Pest Management